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South Africa Killing: 22yrs Nigerian Student Murdered on Dashcam

A 22-year-old Nigerian student was murdered during a ride in South Africa, with the attack captured on his own dashcam. The killing has shocked the country and raised questions about the safety of foreign nationals and e-hailing drivers. As the first suspect

February 16, 2026

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Nigeria, Angola Passport Deal:Win for Officials, Snub for Citizens

It was meant to be a story of African diplomacy. On the sidelines of the African Union summit in Addis Ababa this weekend, Nigeria’s Foreign Minister, Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, stood alongside his Angolan counterpart, Téte António, to sign an agreement that allows

February 16, 2026

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Morocco Earmarks $330m for Flood-Hit Northern Regions

The Morocco government has approved a 3bn dirham ($330m) emergency package to support communities in its northern provinces after weeks of unusually heavy rainfall triggered widespread flooding. In a statement on Thursday, the royal palace said King Mohammed VI had ordered a

February 13, 2026

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Nigeria Wins Permanent Seat on African Central Bank Board at AU Summit

Nigeria has secured a permanent seat on the Board of the African Central Bank, marking a major diplomatic and institutional victory for the country at the 39th Session of the Executive Council of the African Union (AU). The Ministry of Foreign Affairs

February 13, 2026

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Zimbabwe Faces Fresh Turmoil over Mnangagwa Term-Extension Plan

Zimbabwe has entered a tense new political phase after President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s cabinet approved draft constitutional changes that could allow him to remain in power beyond the limits set by the country’s 2013 constitution. The proposals, now awaiting publication before being sent

February 12, 2026

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Ethiopia Accuses Eritrea of Military Aggression, Backing Armed Groups

Ethiopia has accused neighbouring Eritrea of sending troops into its territory and supporting armed groups operating inside the country, sharply escalating tensions between the former allies. In a letter dated Feb. 7, Ethiopia’s Foreign Minister Gedion Timothewos said Eritrean forces had occupied

February 9, 2026

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Ghana Recalls Envoy to Nigeria Over Alleged Election Misconduct

Ghana has recalled its high commissioner to Nigeria, Mohammed Baba Jamal Ahmed, over allegations that he was involved in vote-buying during a party primary election, the presidency said. The recall was ordered by President John Dramani Mahama and took immediate effect, according

February 9, 2026

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Rwanda Leads Sub-Saharan Africa in Rule of Law Rankings – WJP Index 2025

Rwanda has been ranked as the country with the strongest rule of law in Sub-Saharan Africa, according to the World Justice Project (WJP) Rule of Law Index 2025, a global benchmark that measures how effectively countries uphold legal accountability, justice and governance

February 1, 2026

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Kenya 2027: What One Tweet Reveals About Ruto’s Poll Victory

In the sunlit streets of Kondele, Kisumu, President William Ruto addressed a swelling crowd, captured in a single tweet that has since become a digital window into Kenya’s political mood. Prime Business Africa investigations showed that the post was of him standing

January 30, 2026

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Burkina Faso Junta Dissolves Political Parties

Burkina Faso’s transitional government has dissolved all political parties, repealed the laws that governed their operation, and transferred their assets to the state, the presidency announced on Thursday. The move comes more than three years after a September 2022 coup brought junta

January 30, 2026

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How Civilian Discontent Is Fueling Africa’s Military Coups

The Association of Foreign Relations Professionals of Nigeria (AFRPN) has called on African governments to address the underlying causes of military coups. Speaking at a press conference in Abuja ahead of the association’s 8th Annual Lecture and Conference, AFRPN President Ambassador Gani

January 30, 2026

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Nigeria Tightens Rules for Courier Companies Using Prepaid Imports

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Behind the Geregu Power Sale: Politics and a $750m Deal

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UBA Hits Billion-Naira Milestone: Rights Issue Success Pushes Capital Base Above ₦500bn

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South Africa Killing: 22yrs Nigerian Student Murdered on Dashcam

Nigeria, Angola Passport Deal:Win for Officials, Snub for Citizens

Morocco Earmarks $330m for Flood-Hit Northern Regions

Nigeria Wins Permanent Seat on African Central Bank Board at AU Summit

Zimbabwe Faces Fresh Turmoil over Mnangagwa Term-Extension Plan

Ethiopia Accuses Eritrea of Military Aggression, Backing Armed Groups

Ghana Recalls Envoy to Nigeria Over Alleged Election Misconduct

Rwanda Leads Sub-Saharan Africa in Rule of Law Rankings – WJP Index 2025

Kenya 2027: What One Tweet Reveals About Ruto’s Poll Victory

Burkina Faso Junta Dissolves Political Parties

How Civilian Discontent Is Fueling Africa’s Military Coups

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